No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey,
you are welcome here.
April 14, 2017
 

Today is Good Friday, the traditional day of Jesus' death in Christian tradition.  Rick Mastern offers us these words:
 
            The Good Friday side of life
            is where we find each other
            touch each other
            and realize
            we are not alone.
 
Maybe it is "Good Friday" in your life, too:  a time of isolation and despair.  If so, may you know that you are not alone.  You have a pastor you can reach out to (even if we've never met), a community that will hold you up (even if you haven't been in worship for years), and a God who has been there, and is with you now.
 
No matter how hard Good Friday might be, Easter is coming.  Sunday morning there will be trumpets and lilies and brightly colored eggs.  Because love is stronger than hatred, stronger than fear, stronger than violence.
 
Today the cross looms large.  But on Sunday the stone will roll away.]
 
Peace,

Rev. Cindy
Worship 

Sunday, April 16, 9:30 am

Please join us for these special Easter experiences...
 
April 15 - 16 - Easter Vigil.  From 7 pm on Saturday night until 5:45 am on Sunday morning, folks are invited to "watch one hour" in the sanctuary.  There are still a few more openings.  If you'd like to sign up, contact Rev. Cindy at cindyworthingtonberry@gmail.com
April 16 - Sunrise Worship, 5:45 am.  Greet the sun on Easter morning with worship at North Cemetery (at the intersection of Middle Road and Hill Road).  Following worship, a delicious breakfast will be served in Fellowship Hall.
April 16 - Easter Worship.  At 9:30 in the Sanctuary, all ages join together for worship full of celebration and joy.  We will flower the Easter cross and enjoy special music.  Easter egg hunt to follow!
 
   
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Spiritual Nurture

This Sunday, we celebrate intergenerational Easter worship.  Nursery care is available downstairs for our youngest parishioners, but we look forward to lots of joyful noise in the sanctuary!  Next Sunday will be intergenerational worship as school vacation comes to an end.  Spiritual Nurture will be held for elementary and middle school youth on April 30.
 
 
Church Office Closed Monday

The church office will be closed on Monday, April 17.  Please feel free to leave a voice message or send an email (boxborochurch@verizon.net).  We will get back to you as soon as possible on Tuesday.
NYAJ Mission Trip Fundraiser

Do you like to eat? Do you like to support the UCCB Youth Mission Trip? Then we have the opportunity for you!
 
Every Tuesday in April, 15% of your bill at Not Your Average Joe's in Acton will be donated to the UCCB Youth Mission Trip. Just bring in the certificate below and give it to your server! Thank you supporting for 2017 trip to Vermont!

Renovation Food Drive
 
On May 7 we will celebrate the newly reopened Acton Food Pantry (located in Boxborough) with a stock-the-shelves food drive! See below for the pantry's spring wish list. Please bring your contributions with you on May 7 (or earlier, but not until after Easter please). The Acton Food Pantry is an incredible program, helping our neighbors week after week. We're glad to partner with them.
 
Spaghetti sauce  Tomato paste  Baked beans  Tuna  Cooking oil 
Cereal  100% juice boxes  Spaghetti O's  Canned fruit  Jelly 
Boxed rice  Baby wipes  Tissues     
music
2017 Music Sunday Concert

Sunday, May 7, 4:30 pm
 
INVITATION FOR SINGERS AND MUSICIANS!  This year the annual Music Sunday Concert is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, May 7 at 4:30 pm.  Mark your calendars for this special concert in the Spring!   Musicians and singers of all ages are invited to perform a selection of their choice.  Here is an opportunity to perform a solo, duet, or more!  Involve the entire family to play an instrument and/or sing a song together.  Invite your musical friends to join in the fun.  All are welcomed! Signup sheet will be in the Gathering Room.  For more information about how you can participate in this special musical program, contact Gloria Roe 978-264-0052 , Gloria_roe@comcast.com  

Neighbor In Need of Apartment

One of UCCB's neighbors is in urgent need of a new apartment.  She has a Section 8 voucher and is looking for an apartment with:  heat / hot water included, at least 600 sq. ft., first floor, handicap accessible, laundry in same building, free parking, in the Boxborough, Acton, Stow, Ayer, Harvard, Hudson, Maynard area.  If you have any leads at all, please contact Marie at  marie_lorizio@juno.com or 
978-263-4488.  You can also contact Rev. Cindy for more information. 


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